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Kevin O'Leary and Fox News Sued for Defamation Over Conspiracy Claims

Kevin O'Leary and Fox News are being sued for defamation by two Utah nonprofits over claims that the nonprofits are affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. The lawsuit follows O’Leary's repeated accusations on Fox News, which he later retracted, stating he had no evidence to support his claims. The plaintiffs argue that reputational damage has already occurred despite subsequent apologies from both O’Leary and Fox News.

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Kevin O'Leary and Fox News are being sued for defamation by two Utah nonprofits over claims that the nonprofits are affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. The lawsuit follows O’Leary's repeated accusations on Fox News, which he later retracted, stating he had no evidence to support his claims. The plaintiffs argue that reputational damage has already occurred despite subsequent apologies from both O’Leary and Fox News.

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‘Shark Tank’ Star and Fox News Sued Over Wild Conspiracy Claims

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Kevin O'Leary and Fox News Sued for Defamation Over Conspiracy Claims